Yesterday VHS seniors picked up their caps and gown for the Class of 2024 Commencement. Just another sign that time is slipping away and graduation is just 46 days away!!!
A big CONGRATULATIONS to Mason Ford, Timothy McLaughlin, Yuleyka Ramirez and Kaiden Ortiz who passed their CTE Industry-based certification exam last week and are now Adobe Certified Professionals!! Awesome job!!
Here are a few more photos of our VHS students watching yesterday's solar eclipse at Leo Brittain Field at Lion Stadium. Following the eclipse an End of Course pep rally was held at the stadium to get the students pumped up for their EOC tests that start today and continue over the next three weeks. GOOD LUCK STUDENTS!!! We KNOW you're going to ROCK those tests!!
Congratulations to our VMS Students of the Week for last week:
6th Grade -- Emely Rivera & Braxton Booth; 7th Grade -- Zoe James & Owen Morris; and 8th Grade -- Flor Ortega & King Freeman.
Great job!!! Keep up the good work!!
From our youngest students to our oldest, those on the McCord and High School campuses enjoyed their time watching the solar eclipse this afternoon.
All eyes were turned to the sky -- with correct protective glasses of course -- this afternoon as students and adults watched the solar eclipse. Luckily, the clouds stayed away and was a perfect day to watch the moon cross in front of the sun.
VISD's Pre-K is the best in the district! Don't miss your opportunity to register your child for our wonderful program for the 2024-2025 school year! Registration will be held Wednesday.
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🌟Thank you, Alpha Consulting Engineers, for your sponsorship of the Lions Roar Golf Scramble! Your support ensures a successful and memorable event for all involved. We deeply appreciate your commitment to our cause and community!
The deadline to ensure all of the Lion Swag has passed, however you can still sign up to play! Contact Hillcrest Country Club at 552-5406 or reach out to Kori Eakin at Vernon ISD: dial 553-1900 ext. 2229 by April 13th!
Honored as McCord's Teacher & Staff of the Month for March were LaMisa Moore, Staff, Del Marines, Specials and Sierra Thomas, Teacher. Congratulations!!! Thank you for all you do for our students and your fellow coworkers! All of you are greatly appreciated!!
Don't forget to stop by this afternoon while you're watching the eclipse!!
On Friday students in Mrs. Courtney Jansa's class presented paraprofessional Mrs. Sheryl Rhodes with a card the class made for Paraprofessional Appreciation Day. Each student wrote their own heartfelt message in the card. When Mrs. Rhodes entered their classroom Friday, the students all yelled "Thank you Mrs. Rhodes!," got up and gave her a big hug. Mrs. Jansa said the class also gave Mrs. Rhodes a plant and told her "just like the plant can't survive without the sun, we can't survive without you!"
Last week the Kindergarten Gifted & Talented students researched facts about eclipses in order to help them prepare and understand the total solar eclipse that is happening today. After practicing her presentation with Mrs. Sara Reeder and Mrs. Ashley Bloom, Macy presented her project to the students in Mrs. Twaleena Weddle's class.
You know you need something to munch on while you watch the eclipse! Stop by VISD Administration and grab a bag of popcorn. If it's raining, the popcorn will be inside the building.
Congratulations to Super Lions & Lady Lions fan Pam Gosline!! Pam was named Texoma's Remarkable Woman of the Year by KFDX and will be traveling to Los Angeles to represent our area and will be up for consideration for Nexstar's Woman of the Year award. We wish her good luck in the national competition.
Yesterday, the VHS Seniors hosted a "Meet and Greet" Forum for Vernon mayor candidates Pam Goslin and Dustin Fraticelli. Each candidate spent 30 minutes with the seniors. Government/History teacher Brett White asked each candidate the same questions. The floor was then opened for students to ask questions. This was a great opportunity for our seniors, 79 of which are are eligible to vote, to learn more about the views of each candidate as well as the process of running for an elected office. We appreciate Pam and Dustin for taking the time to give back to our students.
Selected as our Students of the Week for this week are: 1st Grade -- Liviana Valverde, Arya Coleman, Zaylee Vasquez, Samuel Reeder and (not pictured) Jayvion Maytubbie and Heavenlee Bennett
Kindergarten -- Benjamin Brocklehurst, Braylee Moseley, Tayson Williams, Justice David, Nevaya Lagunas, Alyas Stanley and Meredyth Ballard
Pre-K & Early Childhood -- Beckham Shugart, Isabella Allen, Liam Price, Journey Atnip and Brantley Riggins (not pictured).
Congratulations!!! Great job!!!
Our Vernon Lion tennis team is competing in the Abilene Tournament today and Saturday. Good luck netters!!!
Our Lions and Lady Lions are in Holliday this evening for District 7-3A baseball and softball games against the Eagles and Lady Eagles. Good luck!!!
Graduation is just around the corner!! Get your senior a "Senior Dedication Page" in the 2024 VHS Yearbook. Tell them how proud you are of them! Embarrass them with a baby picture. Contact the VHS Yearbook staff at vhsyearbook@visdtx.org for more information. Remember, the 2024 VHS Yearbook will cover VHS activities with plenty of pictures from the start of the school year thru graduation. It will definitely be a keepsake!!
Our Prom is Saturday!! Here are just a few reminders for students and parents:
1. Doors open to prom at 6:30 pm. Parents are welcome to come and take pictures until 8:00 pm. Casino games, food, and dancing will open at 8:00. Prom king and queen will be crowned at 10:30 pm. Prom ends at 11:00 pm. If you students prom before it is over they will NOT be permitted back inside.
2. Students are encouraged to drive through the horseshoe for the Grand Entry. Vehicles will line up along Yucca Lane going towards Paradise Street. You will enter the horseshoe from the north entrance (the normal entrance) and drop off in front of the first set of doors. If the student is driving the vehicle, make sure to have an alternative driver drive the vehicle off. There is NO PARKING IN THE HORSESHOE. Student vehicles need to park in the North parking lot (gym side). Parent vehicles need to park in the south parking lot (tennis courts side).
3. All those entering for prom must come in the north doors from the horseshoe. No one may enter from side doors, the media center, the back hall, etc.
4. Upon arrival, students will be randomly selected to complete a breathalyzer test. Refusal to complete the test will result in no entry.
5. No outside food or drink will be allowed.
